Happy release day! There’s been a quick patch to Build 263 which fixes an issue with updating from extremely old versions.
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Good job!
Lifeboat is a defenitely MUST have tool for me
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Build 268
Lifeboat escapes the wrath of the path
Hours ago a relatively severe vulnerability was reported to the issue tracker. This Lifeboat update includes a configuration patch to prevent your applications from being vulnerable. Please update Lifeboat and then your servers immediately.
I’m sorry, I don’t have anything fun to say. Please download this update.
Changes for Build 268
New: Emergency fix for a recently reported Xojo vulnerability
Fixed: Connection issues for some users with many web apps
Fixed: File listing support for Debian 11
Fixed: Failing to list the remote files no longer raises a NilObjectException for the cron jobs scheduler
Fixed: Cancelling an irreversible upgrade no longer leaves Super Simple Sync lockfile behind
Fixed: Updating from even older versions is once again possible. Please try to update at least once every 12 months.
Fixed: Rare flow error where creating a new Website Files entry could get stuck "Configuring nginx" forever
Fixed: NilObjectException that could occur with Super Simple Sync
More information about Lifeboat:
https://strawberrysw.com/lifeboat
Download Lifeboat and try it out free of charge!
https://strawberrysw.com/lifeboat/get
Happy coding!
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glad I helped you on this one !!! 
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Thank you!
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Greaty job as always!
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Hi Tim,
I had to renew my license to install this version, but had real trouble applying the new key. On windows do you always have to ‘deactivate’ the existing license to apply the new one - it’s not clear.
Hi Jon,
Thanks so much for your continued business! I’m sorry you had trouble with activation.
I had intended the process to be automatic. When you return to Lifeboat after extending an activated license, Lifeboat is supposed to fetch and display your new Updates Period in the window. Lifeboat does this without a lot of feedback unless something goes wrong.
Deactivating then re-activating the license key is the most reliable way to ensure you have the up-to-date Updates Period applied. You shouldn’t have to, but there is no limit of any kind for doing so.
I will improve the renewal / extension process to be more clear about success. Thank you for the feedback, it really helps me build a better app 
On my end it looks like you’re activated and operational. Please let me know if that is not correct or if you need any more help.
Best wishes,
Tim Parnell
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Another nitpick for a better update experience:
After installing newest version on Mac, I’ve launched Lifeboat on Windows (settings are synced).
So expected warning: “Settings Version Conflict. Settings are newer than this version of Lifeboat”.
It would be nice not only have the “OK” button, but also a link to download the newer version.
Either way - keep up your good work!
Build 274
Bugfixes and refinements
Todays release fixes some bugs and improves some rough edges. Not a critical update like the previous release. Details in the change notes.
Changes for Build 274
New: Apply permissions recursively checkbox
New: Option to indicate status alerts with color
Fixed: DatabaseException when updating Lifeboat from Nov 2024 or earlier
Fixed: Changing Static Files Configuration tabs no longer loses unsaved mod_rewrite changes
Fixed: Clicking on a Website Files configuration option's label now toggles the Checkbox
Fixed: SFTP dragging rows now draw high resolution
Changed: SFTP drag & drop no longer beeps when making non-moves (i.e. changing your mind about dragging something)
Updated: Forgejo 11.0.15
More information about Lifeboat:
https://strawberrysw.com/lifeboat
Download Lifeboat and try it out free of charge!
https://strawberrysw.com/lifeboat/get
Happy coding!
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